Asia’s Middle East Oil Dependence: Chokepoints on a Vital Maritime Supply Line
Sea Trade Most international trade in goods – over 80% of the total – is carried by sea. So the smooth operation of the global economy depends on the unimpeded flow of maritime commerce from one...
View ArticleIran-P5+1 Talks in Istanbul: Perspectives & Expectations
The winter months saw the controversy over Iran’s nuclear programme become dangerously heated. Western media were encouraged to interpret recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) findings as...
View ArticleResolving the Nuclear Crisis: Iran and the West Meet in Istanbul
The Coming 5+1 Talks with Iran presents an opportunity to begin a resolution of the already cooling Iran nuclear situation. Despite the hope, domestic and global obstacles remain that can derail the...
View ArticleSanctions Are Only a Stop-Gap
To judge the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Iran, it is important to first establish their purpose. U.S. officials and their European counterparts have set out a number of different goals...
View ArticleAll to play for in Moscow
This is turning into a roller-coaster year for those who pray that the Western fear of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme will not result in conflict. The year opened with Israeli leaders baying for...
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